Visaton W 170 S - 4
Best box: 44.1 L bass reflex tuned to 33.7 Hz · F3 32.1 Hz
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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 44.1 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 33.7 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 32.1 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 28.8 Hz / 25.7 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 8.2 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 2104.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 101.3 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 19.3 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 60.2 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 67.1 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 48.7 Hz / 35.8 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 36.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.41 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.506 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 2.16 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 38.0 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 129.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 3.2 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 71.1 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 4.2 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 50.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 6.5" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Visaton W 170 S - 4?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Visaton W 170 S - 4 in a 44.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 33.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 32.1 Hz.
Can Visaton W 170 S - 4 be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 19.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 67.1 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Visaton W 170 S - 4 to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 8.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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